G20 Summit 2023 Live — Brazilian Prez Lula da Silva Arrives In Delhi, To Take Over G20 Presidency
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President of Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa arrives in Delhi to attend the G20 Summit.
Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mark Rutte arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit.
Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit. Brazil will take over the G20 presidency from India during the two-day summit.
Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang arrives in New Delhi for G20 Summit.
World Bank President Ajay Banga arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit, in Delhi
Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau arrives at Delhi airport. He was received by Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit
The little girl who came to receive US President Joe Biden at the Delhi airport is US Ambassador Eric Garcetti’s daughter.
"We started our preparation in August itself...This is a build-up to the long checklist of things...From today we have started boat patrolling in Yamuna as well," Joy N Tirkey, DCP Northeast on security arrangements for the Summit. (ANI)
PM Modi met Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, a key partner integral to India’s vision SAGAR. Both leaders enthusiastically acknowledged the significant enhancement of the India-Mauritius bilateral relationship, commemorating its remarkable 75th anniversary this year: PMO
"India is strongly committed to be the voice of the developing world and making sure that development isn't forgotten in international agenda. India has managed to put development agenda in G20 Summit," says Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, tells PTI.
President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Delhi
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit.
US President Joe Biden lands in Delhi for the G-20 Summit
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, "Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to India for the warm welcome and my hope that India's presidency at the G20 will help lead to the kind of transformative change our world so desperately needs in line with the repeated commitment that India to act on the behalf of Global South and its determination to pursue the development agenda."
"One Family, One Earth, One Future - this phrase is inspired by the Maha Upanishad and finds profound resonance in today's world not just as a timeless ideal but as an indictment of our times. If we are indeed one global family, we today resemble a rather dysfunctional one. Divisions are growing, tensions are flaring up and trust is eroding which together raise the spectre of fragmentation and ultimately confrontation," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, in Delhi
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit
Speaking about the Russia-Ukraine issue, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told ANI, "When it comes to Ukraine and Russia - one thing I will be doing is highlighting the devastating impact that Russia's illegal invasion is having on millions of people around the world, particularly on food prices. Russia recently pulled out of a Grain Deal that we are shipping grain from Ukraine to many poor countries around the world and now you have seen food prices go up. That is causing suffering for millions of people. It is not right. One of the things I will be doing is making people aware of the impact of Russia's illegal war."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth.
"India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on 09-10 September 2023 at New Delhi’s iconic Bharat Mandapam. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days. It is my firm belief that the the New Delhi G20 Summit will chart a new path in the human-centric and inclusive development," tweeted PM Narendra Modi.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit.
G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla said women-led development has been the priority of India's presidency, ANI reported. "We do realize that it is very important to set a new paradigm when it comes to women, not only in the workforce but also in terms of addressing the digital divide, in terms of women involved in climate change, women in leadership positions. All of these issues have been taken up under our presidency. I think we have made some very good progress in that area. We've also instituted a new group that's women's empower group. So in many senses, I think the issues of women's empowerment and women's development have been very high on our presidency's priorities," he said.
Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik arrives in New Delhi for G20 Summit.
"One of the key takeaways of India's presidency is that the world acknowledges that India has truly revolutionised technology through the digital public infrastructure," said G 20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Delhi to participate in G20 Summit
"Our focus is to drive a consensus focused on the G20. It is expected that all G20 country will help in clinching a joint communique after taking consensus from all," said Foreign Sectretary Vinay Kwatra.
"China is a multilateral leader and issues on multilateral is very different from bilateral. Challenge about any multilateral discussion is you have to bring consensus across every issue as every country has veto power. G20 is an economic forum. It discusses issues on growth and development. India is trying to build a huge India narrative through this G20," India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Chinese President Xi Jinping not attending the G20 Summit.
"The coming together of the 41 Heads of delegations, Heads of State/Govt, Heads of international organisations in India, starting yesterday is under PM Narendra Modi's personal leadership and direction. It is essentially a celebration of the coming together of the G20 family. This is the largest ever participation of the Global South in India," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra.
"The effort has been to take the G20 to the grassroots level in our country. We have made our Presidency inclusive one. This has been a discovery of a new India," said G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Shringla.
Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance's Department of Economic Affairs, outlined the key objectives of this year's leadership. Seth emphasised the importance of shifting global discourse to issues that directly affect people's lives and fostering sustainable, inclusive growth through decisive and actionable measures. The G20 Presidency, led by Prime Minister Modi, aims to drive positive change and address pressing global challenges.
G20 Summit Chief Coordinator Harsh V Shringla said, "During the course of our #G20India2023 presidency, we hosted one meeting in every state of India. Efforts have been made to take G20 to the grassroot level."
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said, "The New Delhi leaders' declaration that you will see post the Summit, you will see it as a Voice of Global South and the developing countries. No document in the world would have such a strong voice for the Global South and the developing countries."
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant during the press briefing added, "India created a unique model of digital public infrastructure to drive growth."
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant during the press briefing added, "India created a unique model of digital public infrastructure to drive growth."
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant during the press briefing added, "India created a unique model of digital public infrastructure to drive growth."
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant during the press briefing ahead of the Summit said, "Climate action and climate financing is a priority so it was critical we focus on multilateral institutions of the 21st century."
As the media briefing began ahead of the G20 Summit, Sherpa Amitabh Kant said, "India was facing the challenge of Covid when the PM realised that the world is one family and so the Summit should be inclusive, decisive, ambitious and action-oriented"
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Delhi on Friday to attend the G20 Summit which is slated to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit 2023 on the weekend. He was received by Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey. Sunak received a traditional welcome upon his arrival at Delhi airport.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina touched down In Delhi on Friday. She is expected to Hold Bilateral Talks With Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold three bilateral meetings this evening - with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and US President Joe Biden.
Comoros President Azali Assoumani arrived in Delhi on Friday to attend the G20 Summit which will be held over the weekend.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in a candid moment shakes a leg as she receives a traditional welcome upon her arrival in Delhi on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni arrived in Delhi to attend the G20 Summit, which will be held on September 9-10. Giorgia Meloni was received by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, and was accorded a traditional welcome at the Delhi airport.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva received a traditional welcome as she arrived in Delhi on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit.
Former PM and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda will not be attending the G20 dinner organised by President Draupadi Murmu tomorrow due to health reasons.
As per ANI sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders. On 8th September, PM will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of Mauritius, Bangladesh and the USA. On 9th September, in addition to the G20 meetings, the PM will hold bilateral meetings with the UK, Japan, Germany and Italy and on 10th September, the PM will hold a working lunch meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. He will do a pull-aside meeting with Canada and bilateral meetings with Comoros, Turkiye, UAE, South Korea, EU/EC, Brazil and Nigeria
European Council President Charles Michel received a warm welcome as he arrived at Delhi airport on Thursday night for the G20 Summit. Michel was received by Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel at the airport.
A cultural dance was performed at Delhi airport to welcome Argentina President Alberto Fernandez, who has arrived to attend the G20 Summit.
G20 Summit: Argentina President Alberto Fernández lands in Delhi for the G20 meet. He was received by MoS for Steel and Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste.
G20 Summit: Oman Sherpa Pankaj Khimji has said that the relationship between India and Oman is only going to get better.
"... We have exchanged a lot of ideas...We have been bound together socially and culturally for over 5,000 years and economically for over 2,000 years...India seems to be leading the race of digital transformation, and we need to take a leaf out of India's book of digital transformation..," he added.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose says, after performing 'Ganga Aarti' in Kolkata, "India is all set to showcase its best before the world during the G20 Summit. We need the blessings of Mother Ganga for this, and this 'aarti' is dedicated to that."
Former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda have been invited to attend the G20 Summit dinner, reported ANI citing sources.
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez has tested positive for Covid-19 and hence he will skip the G20 Summit in Delhi.
In a post on X, he said, This afternoon I have tested positive for COVID and will not be able to travel to New Delhi for the G20 Summit. I feel fine. Spain will be magnificently represented by the First Vice President and Minister of Economic Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation."
US President Joe Biden has left for India to hold bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi and to attend the G20 Summit.
"I’m headed to the G20 – the premier forum for international economic cooperation – focused on making progress on Americans' priorities, delivering for developing nations, and showing our commitment to the G20 as a forum that can deliver. Every time we engage, we get better," he tweeted.
Minister of Economy of the United Mexican States, Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
Secretary General of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
European Council President Charles Michel arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit. Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel receives him at Delhi Airport.
The area around Jama Masjid is decorated with colourful lights, decorative umbrellas, and flowers ahead of the G20 Summit.
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit.
Hotel Taj Palace in Delhi illuminated in colours of the Tricolour as it prepares for the G20 Summit.
Speaking on the upcoming G20 Summit, Former Deputy NSA and Ambassador Pankaj Saran said, "We have set very high benchmarks for the way the G20 Presidency should be conducted both in terms of the sheer scale, the number of meetings, the spread across the country. We have been able to showcase India to the entire world."
"Secondly on the substantive issue, today, according to the IMF, India is the fastest-growing economy in the world. India is in one sense today the shining spot in an otherwise very difficult global economic environment," he added.
Gurugram District Administration on Thursday issued an advisory for corporate offices and private institutions and instructed them to allow employees to “work from home” on Friday in the wake of the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi.
"In consideration of the aforementioned facts, all corporate offices and private institutions in the district are advised to guide their employees to Work from Home tomorrow on 8th September 2023,” read the advisory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning to make a video address at the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi this weekend, the Kremlin said, reported news agency AFP.
French President Emmanuel Macron to have a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi, likely in the form of a lunch on September 10 at the end of the G20 Summit.
MoS Choubey will also receive Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at 2.15 pm. The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, will be received by MOS Shobha Karadlaje at 6:20 am, according to ANI.
China's Premier Li Qiang will be received by MOS Gen (retd.) VK Singh at 7.45 pm while UAE President HH Shaikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be received by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai as he arrives in the national capital at 8 pm.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will arrive at 6.15 pm and he will be received by Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be received by MOS Ashwini Choubey at 1.40 pm.
The heads of state of Germany and France will arrive on September 9. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be arriving at 8 am and he will be received by MOS Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, reported ANI.
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive at 12:35 pm and he will be received by MOS Anupriya Patel.
Ahead of the summit, the Centre has assigned responsibilities to different Union ministers of state to welcome the foreign delegates.
Minister of State VK Singh will receive US President Joe Biden on September 8 at 6.55 pm (tentative time).
In view of the upcoming G20 Summit, Delhi Police is patrolling the Raj Ghat area with the help of a tractor.
Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Armida Alisjahbana says, "...The expectation (from India) is very high, especially in the geopolitical context...The expectation is very high, especially for the G20 leadership & commitment to the most pressing issues & challenges...Everyone is looking at the outcome of this Summit..."
Flower vendors in the Ghazipur mandi see a spurt in their business as people throng to purchase flowers in view of Krishna Janmashtami & the upcoming G20 Summit.
Ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit, Delhi LG VK Saxena takes stock of preparations & cleanliness of the city.
Ahead of the G20 Summit, White House says the United States wants the G20 countries to help reshape and scale up multilateral development banks like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Background
G20 Summit 2023 Delhi Live: Hello and welcome to G20 Summit 2023 Delhi live blog. Please follow this space for all the latest updates on 2023 Delhi G20 Summit. India is set to host the world leaders including US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the national capital on September 9 and 10 at the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, also known as Bharat Mandapam, in Pragati Maidan. Elaborate arrangements regarding security and other aspects have been made in the national capital.
In a Gazette notification issued by the Delhi government, a series of stringent traffic and movement restrictions that will be in effect from Thursday till Sunday.
The curbs include prohibition of Goods Vehicles, Buses, taxis, and three-wheeler Scooter Rickshaws on certain dates. The entire area of the New Delhi district has been deisgnated as "Controlled Zone-I" from 05:00 hours on September 8, 2023, until 23:59 hours on September 10, 2023.
Bonafide residents, authorised vehicles, and vehicles involved in housekeeping, catering, waste management, etc., for hotels, hospitals, and other important installations within the district will have some exceptions.
People are being encouraged to use the Delhi metro for commute within the designates dates as all metro stations except the Supreme Court metro station will remain open.
Beside the controlled zone, there will be a regulated zone which would include the entire area inside the Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg) from 05:00 hours on September 8, 2023, until 23:59 hours on September 10, 2023. The access will to this zone will only be allowed to bonafide residents, authorized vehicles, emergency vehicles, and vehicles carrying passengers heading to the Airport, Old Delhi, and New Delhi Railway Stations.
The 2023 Delhi G20 Summit under the Presidency of India will be attended by heads of all the members nations except for China and Russia.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi will be attended by Premier Li Qiang while giving no reason for Jinping's absence.
While, Putin last month told Modi in a telephonic conversation about his inability to attend the Summit and informed that Russia would be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The Group of Twenty (G20) was formed in the wake of the 1997 financial crisis that hit East and South East Asia. The bloc includes the following nations: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UK and the US, as well as the European Union.
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